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WA parents oblivious to true danger of the flu

Perth parents are underestimating the serious consequences of the flu, with only 19 per cent of children under five years of age currently immunized against the virus ahead of the peak winter flu season.

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Perth mums play instrumental part in world-first vaccine

New mothers in Perth are teaming up with researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia in a global bid to develop the first vaccine to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) disease.

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Learn more about the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases

Current studies

To improve the health of the community through immunisation and prevention of infectious diseases, we are conducting clinical trials of vaccines.

RSV Study for Toddlers

Contact us If you'd like to get in touch, please contact us by phone or email. Phone: 0400 450 240 Email: vtg@thekids.org.au RSV is one of the most

Allergy Prevention

Allergies have been on the rise in Australia over the past 20 years, with three out of every 10 babies born each year now developing a food-related

COVID-19

The year 2020 has been marked by possibly the greatest health challenge to face modern society. The emergence of COVID-19 as a novel human pathogen

Upcoming Studies 2021

Contact us If you'd like to get in touch, please contact us by phone or email. Phone: 0400 450 240 Email: vtg@thekids.org.au The Vaccine Trials Group

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Contact us If you'd like to get in touch, please contact us by phone or email. Phone: 0400 450 240 Email: vtg@thekids.org.au Finding a vaccine for

Project governance

Māori and Pacific Governance groups were formed before the initiation of the study. They have continued to meet periodically to discuss and inform